Law & Society (POL 3780)
by Professor Caleb Henry
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Description
This course studies the role of law in society and provides an introduction to the American legal system. Includes case studies of such issues as product liability, environmental law, civil disobedience and assisted suicide. Features guest speakers from the legal community. Especially recommended for students considering law school.
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| 1 | VideoCorrie Yackulic Lecture | 2011/02/22. The Law Society. Harvard Law Graduate and Wrongful Death Attorney. | 3/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Corrie Yackulic Lecture | 2011/02/22. The Law Society. Harvard Law Graduate and Wrongful Death Attorney. | 3/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoThe Port Authority's Office of Social Responsibility | 2010/06/02. Director, Office of Social Responsibility. | 6/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Port Authority's Office of Social Responsibility | 2010/06/02. Director, Office of Social Responsibility. | 6/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoLife Without Lawyers | 2009/05/26 - Lecture 4. An overview of Philip Howard's book, particularly focusing on Howard's assumptions regarding the purpose of law in civil society. Assistant Professor, Political Science. | 6/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life Without Lawyers | 2009/05/26 - Lecture 4. An overview of Philip Howard's book, particularly focusing on Howard's assumptions regarding the purpose of law in civil society. Assistant Professor, Political Science. | 6/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoScalia v Tribe | 2009/02/05 - Lecture 3. Discusses how Antonin Scalia understand the (d)evolution of American common law and deal with substantive due process? What is Tribe’s critique? Assistant Professor, Political Science. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Scalia v Tribe | 2009/02/05 - Lecture 3. Discusses how Antonin Scalia understand the (d)evolution of American common law and deal with substantive due process? What is Tribe’s critique? Assistant Professor, Political Science. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoBradley on Law | 2009/01/08 - Lecture 2. Gerald Bradley argues that law orders life in society. What are Bradley's beliefs about individual interacts and what assumptions does he make regarding nature, morality and law? Assistant Professor, Political Science. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bradley on Law | 2009/01/08 - Lecture 2. Gerald Bradley argues that law orders life in society. What are Bradley's beliefs about individual interacts and what assumptions does he make regarding nature, morality and law? Assistant Professor, Political Science. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoCourse Introduction | 2009/05/31 - Lecture 1. An introduction to the natural law, common law and civil law. Assistant Professor, Political Science. | 6/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Course Introduction | 2009/05/31 - Lecture 1. An introduction to the natural law, common law and civil law. Assistant Professor, Political Science. | 6/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Episodes |











